Solution
Automatic Print Head Alignment
If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
NOTE
- If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace the ink tank whose ink is low.
- The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue.
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper (including recycled paper)*
* Be sure to use paper that is white and clean on both sides.
1. Make sure that the power is turned on.
2. Make sure that one or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper are loaded in the Cassette.
3. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension.
4. Print the print head alignment sheet.
(1) Select [ Setup ]
on the [ HOME ] screen.
The [ Setup menu ] screen will appear.
(2) Select [ Maintenance ]
, and press the [ OK ] button.
The [ Maintenance ] screen will appear.
(3) Select [ Auto head alignment ], and press the [ OK ] button.
The confirmation screen will appear.
(4) Confirm the message, select [ Yes ], then press the [ OK ] button.
The print head alignment sheet will be printed.
IMPORTANT
- Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet.
- Be careful not to get the print head alignment sheet dirty. If the sheet is stained or wrinkled, it may not be scanned properly.
(5) When the message "Did the patterns print correctly?" appears, confirm that the pattern is printed correctly, select [ Yes ], then press the [ OK ] button.
5. Scan the print head alignment sheet to adjust the print head position.
(1) Confirm the message, and load the print head alignment sheet on the Platen Glass.
Load the print head alignment sheet WITH THE PRINTED SIDE FACING DOWN and align the mark
on the upper left corner of the sheet with the alignment mark
.
(2) Close the Document Cover gently, and press the [ OK ] button.
The machine starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically.
IMPORTANT
- Do not open the Document Cover or remove the print head alignment sheet on the Platen Glass until adjusting the print head position is completed.
- If the message "Failed to scan head alignment sheet." appears, press the OK button.
(3) When the completion message appears, press the [ OK ] button.
The screen will return to the [ Maintenance ] screen.
When adjusting the print head position is completed, remove the print head alignment sheet on the Platen Glass.
NOTE
- Press the [ HOME ] button to exit [ Setup ] and display the [ HOME ] screen.
- To print and check the current head position adjustment values, select [ Print the head alignment value ] on the [ Maintenance ] screen.
Manual Print Head Alignment
The procedure for performing manual print head alignment is as follows:
1. Open the printer driver setup window
2. Click Custom Settings on the Maintenance tab
The Custom Settings dialog box opens.
3. Switch head alignment to manual
Check the Align heads manually check box.
4. Transmit the settings
Click Send and when the confirmation message appears, click OK.
5. Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab
The Start Print Head Alignment dialog box opens.
6. Load paper in the machine
Load three sheets of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the cassette.
7. Execute head alignment
Make sure that the machine is on and click Align Print Head.
Follow the instruction in the message.
8. Check the printed pattern
Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes.
Clicking the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the preview window, will automatically set their numbers in the associated boxes.
When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
NOTE
- If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks.
(A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks
(B) More noticeable vertical white streaks
- If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal white streaks.
(A) Less noticeable horizontal white streaks
(B) More noticeable horizontal white streaks
9. Confirm the displayed message and click OK
The second pattern is printed.
IMPORTANT
Do not open the Scanning Unit (Cover) while printing is in progress.
10. Check the printed pattern
Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes.
Clicking the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the preview window, will automatically set their numbers in the associated boxes.
When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
NOTE
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks.
(A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks
(B) More noticeable vertical white streaks
11. Confirm the displayed message and click OK
The third pattern is printed.
IMPORTANT
Do not open the Scanning Unit (Cover) while printing is in progress.
12. Check the printed pattern
Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes in the associated boxes.
Clicking the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes in the preview window, will automatically set their numbers in the associated boxes.
When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
NOTE
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal white stripes.
(A) Less noticeable horizontal white stripes
(B) More noticeable horizontal white stripes
NOTE
To print and check the current setting, open the Start Print Head Alignment dialog box, and click Print Alignment Value.
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